
Tibi.
By the time this collection is released, Tibi will be 30 years old. The once fledgling label started by Amy Smilovic in a tiny Hong Kong corner office in 1997 will be celebrating three decades of being “doggedly independent” (her words) in 2027. But fashion has a penchant for impatience, so Tibi, naturally, is celebrating early.
To mark this milestone, they stepped into fragrance with a self-titled luxury eau du parfum, in partnership with Abel, in a clear oblong-shaped bottle, composed of 18 natural ingredients including top notes of timut pepper and orange molecule. They also launched a retrospective of candid home videos collected from its people over the years.
The Spring collection leaned into this nostalgic storytelling, taking inspiration from a research trip to Nashville, Tennessee, and its sights and sounds and the legends who had found their way onto its stages. Inspired by the guts and the glory of these authentic contrarians, Smilovic and Senior Vice President of Design, Traci Bui-Amar, used this as a jumping-off point for the collection.

Tibi.

Tibi.
Mindful not to leave their corporate customer in the tumbleweed, they landed somewhere between cowgirl core and tycoon tailoring. The Spring/Summer 2027 collection was as rich in modern suiting, think slouchy oversized boyfriend blazers with matching trousers or denim, and python print pumps, as it was in novelty.
Subtle details like studded hardware and metallic wingtip collars brought the country flair. A kind of 1950s rockabilly sensibility that not only took us down memory lane but could also make even the safest looks cool. Silk vintage car-printed shorts and skirts, tassel and fringe embellishments and leather pants were a few of the pieces that got the heart racing. The ironically unironic Americana style that has been served up to consumers like apple pie for decades seemed perfectly aligned here.
Then, as the finale neared, a familiar twang of guitar chords and the warm sound of Dolly Parton’s honey-dripped vocals serenaded the speakers. “I Will Always Love You,” she cried. The audience gave a heartfelt round of applause.
Discover the Spring/Summer 2027 collection here.
photography. courtesy of Tibi
words. Malcolm Thomas



























































































